NHIA Pays GH¢1.2 Billion in Health Claims, Pledges Faster Reimbursements to Boost Healthcare Delivery
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢1.2 billion in claims to credentialled healthcare providers nationwide, covering the first six months of 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and advancing Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
The Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive for Finance and Investments, Anatu Anne Seidu Bogobiri (Esq.), announced the milestone during a staff durbar at the NHIA Head Office in Accra, describing prompt claims payments as the foundation of the National Health Insurance Scheme’s success.
“Claims payment remains the crescendo of all our activities. Operations, we can huff and puff, but if you don’t pay claims, NHIA, we’ve not yet done anything,” Mrs. Bogobiri stated, underscoring the critical role timely reimbursements play in sustaining quality healthcare services.
She said the GH¢1.2 billion payment reflects Executive Management’s commitment, under the leadership of Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, to restoring confidence among healthcare providers and ensuring uninterrupted access to healthcare for active members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Mrs. Bogobiri highlighted a series of financial and administrative reforms undertaken by the Finance and Investments Directorate since the beginning of the year.
These include the successful rollout of a cashless revenue collection system, the implementation of a revised Financial Management Manual, and capacity-building initiatives designed to strengthen financial management across the Authority.
She further disclosed that the NHIA secured approval for its 2026 allocation formula on April 10, enabling the smooth execution of key programmes and infrastructure projects, including the construction of a new office building and car park.
On financial accountability, Mrs. Bogobiri revealed that the Directorate had successfully cleared inherited backlogs in financial reporting and submitted the Authority’s 2025 financial statements by the statutory deadline of February 28, 2026.
According to her, the achievement earned the NHIA a sixth-place ranking among 76 state institutions that submitted their audited 2025 financial statements on time, as published by the Audit Service. She added that first-quarter financial statements had already been submitted, while second-quarter reports were ready for submission.
She also assured staff of Management’s unwavering commitment to their welfare, noting that salaries and per diem payments have continued to be made promptly.
At the same time, Mrs. Bogobiri reminded staff to retire all outstanding imprests, warning that any unretired accountable imprests would be deducted from salaries from July 10, 2026, in accordance with directives from the Governing Board and Executive Management.
Looking ahead, she announced that revised payment workflow approval limits would soon be communicated to staff.
She also disclosed that the integration of the Authority’s financial management system with the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
She said the integration would significantly enhance financial oversight, accountability and operational efficiency across the NHIA, positioning the Authority to deliver even more efficient services to healthcare providers and NHIS members.
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